Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and DBT: Insights from Therapist Sara Weand

In this conversation, Dustin Oliver and Sara discuss the intricacies of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), anxiety management, and borderline personality disorder (BPD).

Sara shares her personal journey into therapy, the challenges and rewards of working with individuals with BPD, and the importance of understanding emotional regulation. They explore the techniques used in DBT, including distress tolerance and mindfulness, and emphasize the need for compassion and acceptance in therapeutic relationships.

The discussion also highlights the misconceptions surrounding BPD and offers advice for friends and family members of those affected.

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Episode Guide & Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction to Therapy and Personal Journey

09:37 Understanding Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

19:23 Anxiety and DBT Techniques

24:45 Practical Techniques for Calming Anxiety

26:59 Understanding Panic and Distress Tolerance

29:26 Self-Awareness in Anxiety Management

31:03 The Role of Trauma in Anxiety

34:59 The Purpose of Emotions and Anxiety

36:54 Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

42:47 Advice for Friends and Family of BPD Individuals

45:48 Hope and Recovery from BPD

Created and Produced by Dustin Oliver